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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,502.50 and 371,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,502.50 and 371,664 is: 522,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,502.50 : 371,664 = 371,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,502.50/371,664 = 371,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,502.50x = 371,664 × 371,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,502.50x = 138,134,128,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,134,128,896/264,502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,241.30

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